All you have to do is look at Titus Andronicus's Wikipedia page to see that the NJ band has gone though many lineup changes during their six years of existence. Ex-Titus members include Andrew Cedermark, Deer Tick's Ian O'Neil, and now sadly, Amy Klein. She writes:

A Message to Titus Andronicus' Friends and Fans

I just got back from my last tour with the band Titus Andronicus. Yes, it's true. As of today, I am no longer a member of the band.

No, there was no big fight or anything--no wild partying, drug, or alcohol addiction leading to me getting fired--no dramatic story--nothing like that. It is just time for me to move on.

I want to say an enormous thank you to every one of you for supporting me over the past two years, for cheering wildly at shows, for freaking the fuck out in insane circle pits, for singing along with every word, and for devoting yourself to this music and to this band with a passion that is downright inspiring. For me, the years I have spent in this band have been a time of transformation and self-discovery, and I know it is the power of music and the people who believe in it that have made me the person I am today.

I can't even explain what it is like to go from believing you are a total loser to believing that you are an individual with a voice. I think sooner or later everyone learns how to believe in herself, but the thing is, not everyone is lucky enough to get to do this in front of an audience filled with people like you.

To all the kids who came to a Titus Andronicus show over the past two years, I would like to say, "You are what punk is for. Punk is in you. Now go and do whatever you want with it." To every friend I met on the road, I would like to say, "Without you, I couldn't have done any of this." To the kind folks at XL, Beggars Group, Merok, Marcata Recording, 13 Artists, and Ground Control Touring--especially Sonya, Chris, Kris, Todd, Kevin, Nicole, and Chavez, I would like to say, "I appreciate all the work you've put into this band."

And most of all, to the guys in Titus Andronicus--Patrick, Dave, Eric, Julian, and, yes, Ian, who put up with me for the past two years, and who are truly some of the most dedicated and hardest working musicians out there, I would like to say, "I wish you the best of success. You are the great American rock and roll band of our time."

And to any girl out there who still believes that she will always be a loser, let me answer you with a quote from "No Future Part III:" "That's okay." I was one too. Trust me. You're gonna be someone someday. It's a crazy world we live in, one where even your biggest, loudest, wildest, rock'n'roll dreams can come true.

Titus Andronicus Forever,

Amy (no longer Andronicus)

P.S. I am not quitting music, just gonna be focusing on my own bands from now on.

the great american rock and roll band of our time? what? are you fucking serious, sweetheart? yeah, they're a rock and roll band. and yeah, they like to rip off civil war shtick. whatever. but, um, baby, "the" rock and roll band of our time? you need to get your virgin ears out of the fucking gutter and start listening to more music.

Bummer. Will be hard to find a guitarist who can play the violin like that too...nice touch that will be missed at the live shows by (one of the) great American rock and roll bands of our time. Good luck Amy.

I actually spat out the food i was eating as i was reading this. From laughter. Oh get the fuck over yourself Amy. This "news" won't even ripple the top 100 trending topics. That is how important this so called "one of the greatest rock and roll bands of our time" is.
The only statement she made that has any truth to it is this one.

"To all the kids who came to a Titus Andronicus show over the past two years"

Yup, kids! Ones who have no real clue yet as to what makes up a truly great rock and roll band.

"Yup, kids! Ones who have no real clue yet as to what makes up a truly great rock and roll band." -- 11:11AM

Only old, bitter and ugly people, sitting hunched at their keyboard staring at the BV comments section and posting anonymously, like 11:11AM, can judge what makes up a truly great rock and roll band. Hear, hear!

Does that guy's beard annoy the shit out of anyone else? I mean, I can't even really articulate it, but for some reason I just want to punch that guy in the face.

And that chick is hilarious.

"And to any girl out there who still believes that she will always be a loser, let me answer you with a quote from "No Future Part III:" "That's okay." I was one too. Trust me. You're gonna be someone someday. It's a crazy world we live in, one where even your biggest, loudest, wildest, rock'n'roll dreams can come true."

>>"And to any girl out there who still believes that she will always be a loser, let me answer you with a quote from "No Future Part III:" "That's okay." I was one too. Trust me. You're gonna be someone someday. It's a crazy world we live in, one where even your biggest, loudest, wildest, rock'n'roll dreams can come true."

Holy Fucking Shit. Amy, who on this big blue marble do you think you are? You didn't even play on any of those albums. You were a fucking hired live player. Don't worry, you're still nobody.

maybe if indie rock was, you know, less sexist, there wouldn't be a need for AK's honesty. the comments on this post, like those on most posts on BV that involve female musicians, nicely illustrate humanity's incredible discomfort with anyone or anything who attempts to shake things up, never mind speak up about systematic problem such as sexism.

i've only seen AK play with hilly eye so i can't really comment on her musical abilities in regards to titus andronicus. this is probably stating the obvious but i imagine if AK was male, even the negative comments would sound completely different.

in closing, shut up and go do something productive—work, create art, raise a family, whatever. to allude to another BV favorite, stop being such a land of talk.

I have been waiting for this to happen since she issued that ridiculous rant on Lana del Rey...Amy brought very little, if anything, substantial to Titus Andronicus. And I have been going to see them for years and will continue to do so.

Why so many TA haters on this board? They are really a breath of fresh air from the trendy skinny jean dickheads coming out of Brooklyn. They have creativity, great energy, and excellent lyrics. They're talented kids. Get over it.

^they wrote a concept about the Civil War for Christ's sake. That sucks on many different levels, but suffice to say, it's about 180 degrees from Rock & Roll. That dumb bitch quitting is a good start, now someone just punch that bearded dork in the face and let's put an end to this horrible horrible band.

wow...u guys are terrible. she is actually a pretty solid guitarist. and for the record, she was writing to the band members and the fans that supported her. wasnt really writing the state of the union, and certainly wasnt writing to u.

1:25-Please take that high and mighty attitude of yours and shove it right up your asshole. I don't give a shit if the person who wrote that crap statement is a girl/guy/shemale or your mother. It was ridiculous, inane and wreaking of self importance not to mention idiocy.

1:26-Get over yourself. TA is pretty fucking run of the mail rock. Breath of fresh air???? LOL. Again, kids who know not a fucking thing making comments here.

Wow, I was already aware that this group was substandard and indicative of Brooklyn's (New Jersey, natch) "underground" mediocrity-celebrating music scene (curated by Todd P!), but I didn't realize that they were popular enough to get a B.V. post detailing their third rhythm guitarist's departure.

that's why she's moving on. titus andronicus sounds like a shit rock band to be in. they probably sit around reading books during downtime at practice, when obviously they should be bonding with a bump.

This is classic http://www.titusandronicus.net/
Bearded guy tells the story of how he lost his band, got wasted out of his mind at DBA, and invited her to join the band sight unseen, because he used to know her.

titus andronicus has been my favorite band for years and i'm a female, but i never liked amy. i could always tell that she was just using the band to promote herself and now she's "gonna be focusing on my own bands from now on".. guess i was right.

A woman, I've been following Titus for years, and when she first joined the band, her personality was immediately clear. She is a terrible pseudo-feminist/intellectual that used these ideologies only when she would benefit. She was horrendous on stage, and sadly mediocre at both instruments she played. No one wants to see a giddy five year old jumping up and down in place with a shit eating grin on their face. I've never seen one shamelessly self promote themselves for fame while at the same time claiming to be merely 'part of a movement.' Even the band called her out on this.

what's with all the hate? Love people, we get so little time, and all of you haters are just full or waste & what's more, yr probably all good people, who are suffering from anger & frustration at the voids in your own lives. Say what you want, but you're all lost.